Comparison

BoardGameTools vs Board Game Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BoardGameTools

Features
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Everything you need for your board games, right in your pocket! How many times did you want to play a game but lacked some material? With BoardGameTools it won't happen anymore. The app contains: • A complete customizable set of dice • An hourglass • A buzzer • A place to keep scores Please send me any feedback or suggestions at boardgametoolsdevelopers@gmail.com Have fun playing!

About

Board Game Scanner

Effortlessly catalog your board game collection by scanning your shelves with AI-powered OCR. Sync with BoardGameGeek for complete game data, organize your library, and plan game nights with friends.

Highlights
  • AI-powered shelf scanning
  • BoardGameGeek (BGG) sync
  • Smart collection management
  • Game night planner
  • Offline-first functionality
  • CSV export (Pro)
Features
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Stop typing your board game collection one by one. Just scan your shelf. Board Game Scanner uses AI-powered OCR to instantly recognize games from your shelf photos. Every detected title is validated against BoardGameGeek before saving — no hallucinated games, no manual cleanup. Sync with BGG, organize your collection, and plan epic game nights with friends. Perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone tired of manually cataloging their tabletop games. INSTANT SHELF SCANNING • Point your camera at your game shelf • AI recognizes games automatically and validates each against BGG • Confidence badges show verified (green) vs. unverified (yellow) titles • No typing required - saves hours of manual entry • Works with any shelf layout or lighting BOARDGAMEGEEK INTEGRATION • One-tap BGG sync for complete game data • Ratings, player counts, playtime, and more • Keep your BGG collection updated automatically • Access 100,000+ game database SMART COLLECTION MANAGEMENT • Beautiful grid and list views • Filter by player count, playtime, complexity • Search your entire library instantly • Track plays and gaming sessions • Add custom notes and ratings GAME NIGHT PLANNER • Share your collection with friends • Vote on which games to play • See what everyone owns • Plan the perfect game night FREE FEATURES • Unlimited shelf scanning with OCR • Offline-first - works without internet • Manual game entry option • Beautiful, intuitive interface PRO FEATURES ($1.99/month) • BGG sync and automatic updates • Multiple collections (home, office, wishlist) • Advanced filtering and sorting • Export to CSV • Collection statistics and insights • Game night voting and planning • Ad-free experience • Priority support PERFECT FOR • Board game collectors building their catalog • Game cafes managing inventory • Gaming groups planning sessions • Gift shoppers checking what friends own • Anyone with more than 10 games WHY BOARD GAME SCANNER? Unlike other collection apps that require tedious manual entry, Board Game Scanner uses advanced OCR technology to recognize games from photos. Just point and shoot - your collection is ready in minutes, not hours. With BoardGameGeek integration, you get complete game information without typing a single word. It's the fastest, easiest way to organize your tabletop game library. Download free today and scan your first shelf in under 60 seconds! --- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Boardgame Scanner and Planner Pro is available as a monthly subscription at $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial. Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions managed by user and auto renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://boardgamescanner.click/terms Privacy Policy: https://boardgamescanner.click/privacy Download Boardgame Scanner and Planner today. Whether you own ten games or a thousand, our scanner and planner make everything easier. Scan your first game in seconds and start planning your next game night right away. Privacy: We never sell your data. Your collection stays yours.

Screenshots

BoardGameTools4 screens
Board Game Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoardGameTools at none against Board Game Scanner's 1. BoardGameTools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Board Game Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. BoardGameTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
BoardGameTools versus Board Game Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoardGameToolsBoard Game Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas BraunJacob Dale-Rourke

In-app purchases

None

BoardGameTools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Board Game Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Boardgame Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is BoardGameTools free?
BoardGameTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Board Game Scanner free?
Board Game Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoardGameTools or Board Game Scanner have ads?
Neither BoardGameTools nor Board Game Scanner shows ads.

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